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The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) law has officially come into effect in Argentina following the publication of Decree 524/2025 today. However, the government must still announce the qualifying investment thresholds and eligible sectors, as well as complete system upgrades, before the program begins accepting applications. The decree establishes the legal framework and procedures allowing foreign ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

This is not a mainstream investment channel. It is neither easily accessible nor designed to deliver quick, high returns. Yet, for a select group of investors, real estate tied to European residency serves as a practical component of cross-border asset diversification—offering stable rental income, strong foreign currency exposure, and a clear legal framework. An apartment ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

Between June 2023 and June 2025, Turkey attracted $25 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), bringing the total number of foreign-operated businesses in the country to over 90,000. Among these, real estate remains one of the leading sectors, largely thanks to Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment program through property ownership. Foreign buyers continue investing in Turkish real ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

A game-changing proposal could soon require Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applicants to not only invest — but also physically show up and stay involved — marking a major shift in how citizenship is granted across the Caribbean. A draft agreement dated July 1, 2025, between the “Caribbean Five” — Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

Vietnam’s plan to consolidate its 63 provinces and municipalities into 34 new administrative units is a major structural shift. Among those most directly affected are investors with diversified asset portfolios, especially real estate holdings spread across multiple provinces. This raises a key question: Will the change in provincial names affect the consistency or validity of ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

Vietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board has submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to introduce a Golden Visa program, offering long-term residency permits valid from 5 to 10 years. The aim is to boost Vietnam’s regional competitiveness and attract more international tourists and investors. The proposed program includes three visa options: A 10-year Golden ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of Saint Kitts & Nevis has made a significant policy shift by officially recognizing cryptocurrency as a “partial” source of wealth for citizenship applicants. This marks an important step toward aligning with the growing influence of digital assets in the global financial market. Policy Changes According to an announcement ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

In a statement issued yesterday, Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency (IMA) announced that it had rejected eight Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applications due to “clear and incontrovertible evidence of owner loan financing and illegal price discounting” — a practice that the IMA declared “completely unacceptable and subject to strict penalties.” The IMA uncovered evidence showing that ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver

President Donald Trump has announced plans to end the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program and replace it with a new “Gold Card” that would offer applicants a “strong” path to US citizenship in exchange for a $5 million payment to the US government — suggesting it would function more like an economic contribution than a ... Read moreArgentina Approves Citizenship by Investment Program – Passport Could Soon Gain US Visa Waiver